When the world’s foremost authority on human resources best practices is found liable for discrimination and retaliation by a jury of its peers, it forces every business leader and HR professional to confront an uncomfortable truth. A landmark verdict against the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) serves as a stark reminder that no organization, regardless of its industry standing
In an industry where intense competition and high-stakes pressure are the norms, consistently cultivating a workplace culture that employees genuinely value is an achievement far more complex than simply offering competitive salaries. Harrison Street Asset Management, a leading global real assets investment platform, has once again demonstrated its mastery of this balance, securing its position on Pensions & Investments’ “Best
The digital transformation of the modern workplace has created a complex web of administrative tasks, regulatory hurdles, and data-driven challenges that frequently leave human resources teams reacting to problems rather than proactively shaping strategy. In a landmark announcement, Human Capital Management (HCM) leader Paychex has unveiled a comprehensive suite of Artificial Intelligence solutions poised to redefine the relationship between businesses
The global talent pool has never been more accessible, transforming the traditional office into a boundless workspace where specialized skills can be sourced from any corner of the world. This paradigm shift presents Human Resources departments with an incredible opportunity to build dynamic, agile teams. However, it also introduces a complex web of legal, operational, and cultural challenges that demand
Introduction Many organizational leaders are caught completely off guard when a top-performing employee submits their resignation, often assuming the departure is driven by a better salary or a more prestigious title elsewhere. This assumption, however, frequently misses the more subtle and powerful forces at play. The reality is that an employee’s decision to stay, leave, or simply disengage is rarely
A recent class-action lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has brought significant attention to the employment rights of individuals undergoing treatment for past substance use disorders. The federal agency is suing West Virginia-based companies Wrightway Ready-Mix and Wright Concrete & Construction, alleging that they unlawfully discriminated against a job applicant by refusing to hire him solely
The long-standing era of pay secrecy is rapidly drawing to a close, not by corporate decree, but through a groundswell of demand from a new generation of workers who view fairness as a non-negotiable term of employment. Pay transparency is no longer a fringe concept but a critical factor in building trust, improving employee retention, and ensuring genuine equity in
In a definitive move that underscores a nationwide push toward greater corporate transparency, New York City has officially entered a new era of pay equity oversight by mandating comprehensive annual reporting from its largest private employers. By overriding a mayoral veto, the City Council has solidified its commitment to addressing wage disparities, placing a significant new compliance responsibility on businesses
With decades of experience helping organizations navigate change through technology, HRTech expert Ling-Yi Tsai has a unique perspective on the systems that underpin our work lives. When news broke of a major misconduct scandal within Japan’s public employment service, Hello Work—where an employee faked jobseeker identities to meet performance targets—we knew she was the perfect person to help us understand
The artificial intelligence system that scanned a candidate’s application and flagged them as a poor cultural fit made a critical career decision in milliseconds, becoming an invisible yet powerful force in the modern workplace. As these tools become more integrated into daily operations, they are also falling under the intense scrutiny of lawmakers, creating a high-stakes environment for employers who
While business leaders across the country champion Artificial Intelligence as the ultimate key to unlocking unprecedented levels of productivity, a stark and consequential reality gap is emerging within the very departments tasked with managing human capital. This growing chasm between executive ambition and the operational reality in Human Resources is stalling progress, hindering efficiency, and preventing the strategic evolution of
An employee returns to work after just three days of bereavement leave, physically present at their desk but mentally and emotionally a world away, a scenario that highlights a profound disconnect in how organizations perceive and manage loss. This brief, policy-driven response to one of life’s most challenging experiences is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of grief. It treats a
